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A miracle occurred over this way, my delivery fella dropped my Mountaineer Re Release - no duties collected ! Nice once in a while to get a "freebie".

Finished my Clod Buster Kit #58065 ! Details: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=123996&id=7434

Other options are Axial and 3Racing depending on what you are looking for. Cross-RC does an inexpensive complete set, 3Racing as well and Axial offers a basic set that works wonders.

Electronics installed, now a functioning r/c ! Bottom shot:

Stripped down, truck in mint condition, do not think it was even run by the original owner. Stripped down, replaced the bearings and built it "dry" as it's a shelfer. Installed Xtreme Racing carbon fiber BTA steering both front and rear for full time 4 wheel steering. Aluminum 4 links replaced the plastic stockers. Utilized the 3rd channel mixing on the Turnigy 3XS FHSS 2.4 GHZ radio. Great price and all the features you need - recommended - receiver is super compact as well.

Never did I imagine I would receive a NIB Mountaineer - re release but the same to me ! Thanks Stellamodels ! Hop-Ups will include: RC4WD Truescale Aluminum Wheels (Correct the wheel offset to make the front and rear even) RC4WD Light Set Tamiya Driver Figure Futaba 2.4 ghz 4YWD Radio ESC ? Not sure yet ! Thanks Tamiya !

Me too ! Took forever to get through my packaging to the kit .

Going with 4 wheel steer - stock silver cans and shelf duty so should be safe ! Body colour on - TS-23 Light Blue. Could use another coat if I can find a can in stock anywhere. Still waiting for my bearings - 1 month later .

No info on the thread though http://forum.rccaraction.com/showthread.php?271233-Video-Lee-Martin-Jumps-Truggy-Over-2-Semis-While-Carrying-A-Chicken-Sandwhich

The tires by design won't really move when it's sitting still - it's designed to turn while moving. I recommend mounting the servo on the axle which could be done on both. If that's a bit pricey there are several servo options. Savox: http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=SAVSC0251MG Futaba http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=FUTS3305 Axle mounted servos: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=109770&id=7434

I'm not in the USA but just north of your border - I've had lots of successful orders to Canada from Stellamodels !

As it arrived: Hop-ups (excluding bearings still lost in the mail): In the meantime I wonder the following: What colour to paint the body ? Set up with front steer and rear lock out or 4 wheel steer ? Tear down starts when bearings arrive !

Delicious !

NIB Juggernaut 2 body set, Alloy rods for 4 link suspension (Juggernaut) and a few other bits. Sadly, my bearing set ordered on June 22 is "somewhere" holding up my rebuild of the Jugg .

Wheels, done - good idea. More to come - ? Too many other projects going on so this is "it" for now.

Big Jump ! Looks like a Team Losi or Mugen 1/8th electric. Hard to tell with those dang cab forward bodies all looking the same.

Don't forget - nearly indestructible !

Because I like to sit down, enjoy a tea and crack open a magazine - that's why . I recall back in the late '80's, early '90's when everything RCCA was Tamiya. Would people be so hateful towards print if that was the case now ? Each person has reasons to go digital or print ! Some, are certainly more old school - - - -

RC Driver has many more reviews on R/C kits and Ready to Runs than Radio Control Car Action. So, RC Driver I would recommend, I subscribe to both though .

Just ordered me one ! Wanted two, but budget cuts this year

Excellent material here, nothing beats a classic original Clod with basic hop ups. Killer fab work.

Radio, buy one with digital adjustments, not analog or "dial". Great economical options at Hobby King: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24905__Turnigy_3XS_FHSS_2_4GHz_3_Channel_Radio_System.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23165__Turnigy_GTX3_AFHDS_2_4ghz_3_Channel_Radio_System.html I use both. The receiver can be stuffed inside a regular blow up balloon and zip tied closed or you can use a Traxxas receiver box: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXDT7&P=ML Economically speaking, just stuff it in a balloon. Servo - doesn't need to be "waterproof" if you just plan on splashing quickly through puddles. But t be safe several options exist, most economically is the Traxxas one: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTKL0&P=ML Battery - Traxxas Waterproof Lipos fit, I used one no problem in my Wild One: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBLMY&P=7 Charger: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBLNM&P=7 Other options also exist for a charger but this is a great economical all purpose one. The initial battery charger purchase is expensive but then you have them for future cars ! You can purchase waterproof brushless combinations of speed controller and motor for great prices ! I ran a brushless combo in mine with no problems, greater run times and better running. Just don't go too high in the motor. I would use a Turnigy combo: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25138__Turnigy_TrackStar_Waterproof_1_10_Brushless_Power_System_4000KV_80A.html Others an recommend the best "kv" if this is too much. Also order a full ball bearing kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-Ball-Bearing-Set-TAMIYA-58525-Wild-One-Off-Roader-13-PCS-/360473564676?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ede61604 I've used or purchased every product I've linked to, please take the time to consider them. Mine: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=115362&sid=7434

Present my XtremeRacing Carbon Fiber TXT-1 I do: